Honduran Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing

Amazilia luciae 比較対象 Pterophanes cyanopterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Honduran Emerald Great Sapphirewing
学名 Amazilia luciae Pterophanes cyanopterus
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Least Concern
体長
翼開長 10.9 cm (4.3 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 4.5 g (0.16 oz) 10.05 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders. Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae …
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Honduran Emerald only

None

Great Sapphirewing only

Song & Call Comparison

Honduran Emerald

さえずり

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.

Great Sapphirewing

さえずり

Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.

Geographic Range & Migration

Honduran Emerald

Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Great Sapphirewing

Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.

保全状況

Vulnerable

Honduran Emerald

Least Concern

Great Sapphirewing

About These Birds

Honduran Emerald

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Great Sapphirewing

A large hummingbird (18 cm, wingspan 28 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Brilliant sapphire-blue wings, green body, and long tail. One of the largest hummingbirds. Nectarivore of montane forest, visiting large-flowered Ericaceae.

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